About this role
Job Status: Summer Seasonal Hours of Work: up to 40 hours, days, evenings and weekends based on operational needs Wage Rate: $29.11 Vacancy: Existing vacancy Closing Date: Open until filled
Position Summary:
The Beach Patrol work under the supervision of the Waterfront Manager and Beach Patrol Captain, ensuring waterfront safety for patrons of the Grand Bend Beach.
Primary Duties:
• Ensures a safe waterfront aquatic environment for the patrons through supervision, accident prevention, rescue skills, public education, public relations and by following municipal policies and best practices.
• Patrols the designated beach and swim area.
• Executes emergency procedures using safety and rescue equipment.
• Works with other agencies such as OPP, and Paramedic and other municipal employees, including Fire Services, acting as a first point of contact for water and beach related incidents.
• Maintains and ensures the security of Grand Bend Beach Patrol facilities and equipment.
• Performs administrative tasks of completing written reports pertaining to duties performed.
• Interacts daily with members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.
Education Requirements and Skills:
• Current National Lifeguard Waterfront certification.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C (or greater).
• Airway Management Oxygen Therapy certification is an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Police Checks required.
Experience/ Work Complexity:
• Working hours include daytime, weekend, and some evening work.
• Working conditions are primarily outdoors. Must be physically capable of working in varying outdoor conditions.
• Job requires visual concentration, physical exertion, and will involve walking, running, jumping, climbing, swimming, carrying heavy objects at times, bending.
• Must adhere to all health and safety practices at all times.
• Must work effectively in a team environment.
• Must possess strong public relations, customer service, communication skills.
• Requires daily communication with the public.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain tact and discretion, dignity and respect in handling matters of confidential or highly sensitive nature and to maintain confidentiality.